The district did not address staff-hosted "dress as your favorite pedophile parties" and a teacher-student relationship, a lawsuit claims.
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Ahead of the 2025 election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates. Here's what Barbara Crystal had to say.
Here's what Erica Petrillo has to say on issues facing the Stafford Township School District.
Here's what Joseph Washco has to say on issues facing the Stafford Township School District.
Participants in the "disturbing" trend may be suspended, removed from school and even prosecuted, district officials said.
Barnegat students are spreading kindness and empathy during National Bullying Prevention Month.
Posts about Charlie Kirk's assassination have drawn public concern, including posts from Little Egg Harbor school staff.
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking on high schools. Here's how Barnegat and Southern Regional did:
Bring school supplies to the Applebee's in Manahawkin and support children in three local school districts.
The FOCUS grant supports literacy screening assessments required under state law.
Since establishing its scholarship program, Walters has awarded nearly $100K to local students.
Times have been changed for the middle and high school commencement ceremonies Wednesday:
The twins reflected on their time in Barnegat and shared advice for future twins coming to the high school.
Fifth grader Nolan Nguyen created a (fake) investment portfolio in class. It paid off in the form of a national award.
This is the sixth year in a row the Barnegat Township School District has taken home this prestigious award.
See what the students at the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science have been up to at Wednesday's showcase.
Soccer and golf star Madelyn Beirne earned a NJ Golf Foundation scholarship in 2024 for leadership, academics and community impact.
Riley Donlon's song, "Hold On," is part of this year's Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey contest.
The Little Egg Harbor School District is about to "fall off this fiscal cliff," according to its superintendent.
A newly formed committee will take a look at the district's special education program as personnel changes are being made.
The 8-year-old's mother, Kasi Spinelli, said her nonverbal, autistic child had her wrists, ankles and mouth bound with tape at school.
How do Barnegat Township, Stafford Township and Southern Regional schools compare to others? Check out the newest data:
Barnegat, Stafford and Southern Regional schools are all set to see an increase in state aid for the upcoming year.
The littlest learners in Barnegat made the world a brighter place on Random Acts of Kindness Day, Feb. 17, at the library.
Members of the public are invited to the March Board of Education meeting, where Superintendent George Chidiac's contract will be discussed.
The all-female, all-Ocean County team will take their Asian cola wing recipe to the Annual Atlantic City Wing Fest.
On Challenge Day, 60 Barnegat students learned how to increase their self-esteem and foster a more positive school culture.
Benny’s Bengal Bites, a new café at Barnegat High School, gives students a place to eat and to get hands-on working experience.
New Jersey shellfish farmers are getting paid to foster oysters for conservation alongside market oysters sold in seafood restaurants.
The high school's art department is partnering with the county to change simple recycling receptacles into beautiful pieces of art.
The exciting basketball game with the Harlem Wizards serves as a fundraiser for the Barnegat Elementary PTA.
The school is in the top 10 best public high schools in New Jersey, and in the top 50 best public high schools nationwide:
Robert L. Horbelt Intermediate School is participating in a Rutgers University program for the third year for a more sustainable future.
Improvements will be done across the Stafford Township School District, according to the unofficial results from the bond referendum.
On Sept. 17, Stafford residents will head to the polls to vote on a proposed $75.7 million bond referendum. Here's what to know:
These four students are among more than 16,000 who will compete for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships.
The school district's new initiative creates partnerships between schools and organizations to help families, students and staff in need.
Wawa is launching its "Cheers to Classrooms" initiative Monday. Teachers and school staff can get a free any size coffee through Sept. 15.
You can attend the upcoming Community Information Forum in-person at Stafford Township Arts Center or remotely via Zoom.